STD Testing & Screening in Singapore

Established since 2005, DTAP STD Clinic Singapore has conducted over 68,750 HIV & Rapid STD tests. DTAP’s STD Testing & Screening Centre can help you detect sexually transmitted diseases and infections accurately.

Note: The terms STD testing and STD screening are used interchangeably throughout this article. They refer to the same thing. 

STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) are bacteria, viruses and parasites that are transmitted from one person to another primarily during sexual intercourse. STDs can infect the penis, the vagina, the anus, the throat and even the eyes. Certain STDs can also cause symptoms in places other than the sexual organs.

For example, Syphilis can result in a rash that covers the whole body including the palms and the soles. In fact, more worryingly, many STDs can infect a person and stay completely invisible without causing any symptoms (also known as asymptomatic infections).

These cases are particularly challenging as patients do not even know that they have been infected, and therefore do not get STD tested and treated. They then not only potentially suffer serious long term complications caused by the infection, but they can also unknowingly pass the infection onto others. STD testing is thus important in helping an individual detect underlying STDs quickly and accurately.

The prices for STD testing at our clinics are as shown below.

Above charges exclude consultation

Above charges exclude consultation

Above charges exclude consultation

Above charges exclude consultation

During the consultation, your doctor will assess your STD risk and perform physical examinations before recommending you on the relevant STD screening package or STD test.

DTAP’s STD screening packages allow you to customize or add on other individual STD test(s). The STD screening packages are designed based on your exposure risks, health history and lifestyle.

Anonymous Rapid Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Testing with next day result is available in all our clinics.

• URINE STD TEST – Please hold your urine for at least 2 hours prior to the urine STD test.
• VAGINAL SWAB – Please  avoid  vaginal STD swab during menstruation.
• ABNORMAL DISCHARGE – Please avoid cleaning off any abnormal discharge from the penis, vagina, throat, and/or anus. A swab sample will be collected.
• TEST RESULTS – Results of STD test and STD screening will take 3 – 7 working days.

Results can be communicated via phone or email. Preserving patient confidentiality is of utmost priority. Therefore reports will NOT be snail mailed by post.

• URINE STD TEST – Please hold your urine for at least 2 hours prior to the urine STD test.
• VAGINAL SWAB – Please  avoid  vaginal STD swab during menstruation.
• ABNORMAL DISCHARGE – Please avoid cleaning off any abnormal discharge from the penis, vagina, throat, and/or anus. A swab sample will be collected.
• TEST RESULTS – Results of STD test and STD screening will take 3 – 7 working days.

Results can be communicated via phone or email. Preserving patient confidentiality is of utmost priority. Therefore reports will NOT be snail mailed by post.

Regular screening / testing for STDs is recommended for all sexually active adults regardless of whether or not they experience any symptom. Aside from regular screening, as part of a comprehensive health maintenance schedule, STD testing is also frequently done by people starting a new sexual relationship, getting married or entering into a long term monogamous relationship.

The requirements for STD screening depend on the patient’s sexual practices. A blood test is usually required. Also, depending on the individual’s sexual practices, a urine sample, vaginal swab, throat swab or an anal swab may be recommended by your doctor.

STD testing and screening is essential in determining your STD and health status. Many STDs can be cured with the correct antibiotics. Others can be managed effectively with medication. Knowing your STD status also allows you to take steps to protect your partner while the infection is being treated. Leaving an STD infection untreated can lead to serious complications like infertility.

What may be a aggravating factor is trying to self treat with home remedies such as apple cider vinegar or over the counter antibiotics. Doctors often see patients who suffer serious complications like skin burns from home remedies. Taking antibiotics without proper medical advice can also lead to the bacteria becoming resistant to the medicines thereby requiring stronger and more toxic medicines to treat. In more rare but serious cases, the bacteria becomes completely resistant and effectively incurable.